SMITE 2 — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Ishtar Ignites the Battleground | Love and War Update | 2026-04-20 | War has a new goddess.Ishtar, Goddess of Love and War, enters SMITE 2—bringing flexible, high-skill ranged combat with her signature arrow stances. Adapt on the fly with explosive volleys, rapid-fire pressure, or wide cone attacks, and punish enemies with devastating crowd control and mobility.But this update doesn’t just add a god—it reshapes how SMITE 2 is played.⚔️ Conquest Reforged — Fight Back From BehindThis patch delivers a major pacing overhaul designed to stop runaway snowballs and create real comeback potential:Dynamic Jungle XP: Kill higher-level camps to catch up fasterLane XP Scaling: Behind? You gain bonus XP from lane minionsEn |
| Ratatoskr Scampers Into SMITE 2 | The Ratatoskr Update | 2026-04-07 | The Battleground just got faster, trickier, and a whole lot more chaotic.Ratatoskr leaps into SMITE 2, bringing a unique playstyle built around customizable acorns that evolve your abilities mid-match. Choose your upgrade path and adapt on the fly—whether you want mobility, burst, or control, Ratatoskr delivers.Dash, crit, and reset fights with DartControl space and shred protections with FlurryBurst and stun enemies with Acorn BlastTraverse the map like never before with Through the CosmosAnd with the Aspect of the Thickbark (April 10), Ratatoskr’s acorns evolve even further—enhancing your abilities with new effects like knockbacks, extra pr |
| Drop Kicks & Domination. | The Gilgamesh Update | 2026-03-23 | The King of Heroes has arrived—and he’s bringing the fight with him.Gilgamesh enters SMITE 2 with a unique progression system that transforms how you play mid-match. Complete in-game quests tied to your abilities to unlock powerful upgrades, earn bonus gold, and push your advantage as the battle unfolds. Every fight brings you closer to your next power spike—if you can rise to the challenge.His kit is built for domination:Drop Kick enemies into walls or gods to set up devastating combosControl space with Winds of Shamash, trapping enemies in a deadly arenaLeap, chase, and disrupt with relentless pressure and mobilityAnd with the Aspect of Sha |
| Spring Megasale: Massive Deals, 2x Worshipers, and Rare Prisms Return! | 2026-03-19 | The frost has thawed, and the Battleground is blooming! Welcome to the SMITE 2 Spring Megasale. Whether you’re looking to secure a Founder’s Edition, track down the perfect Rare Prism, or prepare for our next massive update, we’ve got something for everyone this season.⚡ DOUBLE THE WORSHIPERS, DOUBLE THE FUN Spring into action! From now until early morning Eastern on Tuesday, March 24, earn 2x Worshipers in every match. Who are you taking to Diamond this weekend? Jump in now to fast-track your Ascension Passes before the bonus ends.🌈 RARE PRISMS RETURN — NOW AVAILABLE FOR DIRECT PURCHASE! Add a fresh splash of color to the Battleground! The |
| CHARON PADDLES INTO BATTLE! | 2026-03-10 | On March 10, the river has a new master.Charon arrives in SMITE 2, bringing one of the most unique support playstyles in the Battleground’s history. Collect coins from fallen minions and monsters to build Soul stacks (earning infinitely scaling health), ferry allies across the map in your spectral boat, and unleash the power of the River Styx.Control fights witha silencing Spectral Surge, reveal enemies and empower allies through Damnation, paddle into battle with Swift Voyage, and summon a massive tidal wave with Summon Styx, fearing enemies while empowering allies behind the wave.On March 13, Charon’s Aspect of the Tollkeeper arrives, trans |
| Hotfix 2/25 | 2026-02-25 | Bumba’s Cudgel (Buff)Increased Strength: 10 -> 15Increased Intelligence: 20 -> 25Bumba’s Golden Dagger (Buff)Increased Strength: 10 -> 15Increased Intelligence: 20 -> 25Sands of Time (Nerf)Decreased Mana Regen: 0.6 -> 0.4 per second per 10% of Missing ManaPendulum of the Ages (Nerf)Decreased Strength: 5 -> 3 per 10% of available ManaWar FlagFixed an issue where this item was not providing Attack Speed correctlyWar BannerFixed an issue where this item was not providing Attack Speed correctlyWarrior’s Axe (Nerf)Decreased Strength: 15 -> 12 |
| Morgan Le Fay Arrives & Arena Visual Update | 2026-02-23 | Power bends. Magic fractures. The Dark Enchantress has arrived.Morgan Le Fay joins SMITE 2, bringing layered spellcraft, sigil selection, and escalating power into every fight. Mark enemies with five unique Symbols to trigger Empowered Blade, reduce cooldowns, gain Intelligence, and scale permanently throughout the match.Choose your magic in real time with Sigil Mastery, summon dragons with knockup and knockback pressure, punish movement with Shroud of Wildfire, and unleash Consuming Power, a devastating CC immune ultimate that grows stronger based on the variety of Marks consumed.On February 27, her Aspect of the Cursed Crown arrives, transf |
| Forever Alone? Or Always Mine? | 2026-02-11 | This Valentine’s weekend, SMITE 2 celebrates the season with a limited-time event that lets you define your relationship status on the Battleground.Earn exclusive rewards based on how you play:Play more games in a party to unlock the Always Mine badgePlay more games solo to claim the coveted Forever Alone badgeNo matter your path, everyone benefits from 2x Worshipers, making this the perfect weekend to level gods, grind mastery, and jump into matches with friends or rivals.The event also features the arrival of Heartguard Athena, bringing sharp style and sharper shields to the fight, plus new Themed Supporter Store Bundles to match the mood.W |
| PvP Fest: Founder's Editions 30% Off! | 2026-02-11 | Celebrate Steam PvP Fest with a massive 30% OFF SMITE 2 Founder’s Editions!⚡ Founder’s ($20.99 USD): Unlock ALL Gods forever!🔥 Ultimate ($69.99 USD): ALL Gods + Ascension Passes, T5 Fallen Zeus, & more!Whether you're on Steam or PlayStation, now is the perfect time to become a Founder. Check the in-game store for sales on upgrade packs too!Sale ends Feb 16. See you on the Battleground! |
| Ne Zha Returns & Anti-Heal is Back! | 2026-02-09 | The Third Lotus Prince rises again on Tuesday, Feb. 10, bringing one of SMITE’s most iconic gods into a bold new era.Ne Zha returns to SMITE 2 with a fully rebuilt model, an all-new voice pack, meaningful kit updates, and a new gameplay identity built around speed, momentum, and high-impact critical strikes. Generate Righteous Spirit through constant pressure, chain together precise combos, and turn every fight into a test of execution. On February 13, his Aspect of the Righteous Flame goes live, offering a powerful alternate playstyle that transforms Ne Zha into a sustain-focused brawler who empowers allies and punishes overextensions.Ne Zha |
| NEW UPDATE: Joust Reforged and the Return of Chiron | 2026-01-26 | Knowledge is power, and the Great Teacher has returned.The Great Teacher Update welcomes Chiron back to the battleground, totally reforges Joust's visuals, introduces the massive Reign of the Archfiend event (including a Saga for Kukulkan), delivers a Ranked reset, and rolls out wide-ranging updates to game modes, visuals, systems, and balance. Whether you are climbing Ranked, chasing cosmetics, or jumping back in after a break, this update is packed with reasons to play.NEW CLASSIC GOD: CHIRON, THE GREAT TEACHERChiron blends precision damage, team utility, and clutch survivability into a uniquely flexible hunter playstyle.Herbal Medicine (Pa |
| OB26 - Hotfix Notes | 2026-01-14 | January 14th\ fixed issue with Item store losing focus when using split viewAladdin Winter's Wish being missingAddressed major movement speed issues (permanent slows/speed) Discordia: Discordia passive prize wheel not showing correct result. Fixed issues related to low quality settings. Improvements to being able to see basic attacks, A01 and ultimate. Fixed an issue with Khepri and Discordia ultimate interaction. |
| Discordia Mage Carry Aspect: Live Jan. 16! | 2026-01-13 | Discordia's new Aspect of the Gilded Victor goes live January 16!This new Aspect redefines how Discordia plays, transforming the Goddess of Strife from a battlefield disruptor into a fast, aggressive attack damage dealer focused on pressure, momentum, and decisive victories.With Aspect of the Gilded Victor, Discordia’s passive is reworked so Contest of Gods no longer shares power across the team. Instead, all of its offensive potential is focused directly into Discordia herself, converting Intelligence into raw Attack Damage. The result is a playstyle that rewards precision, positioning, and constant aggression.Unruly Magic no longer explodes |
| Discordia Descends: Goddess of Strife Update | 2026-01-09 | Chaos has a name, and it arrives on Jan. 13.The Goddess of Strife Update unleashes Discordia into the battleground, new Travelers, item and god balance shifts, and major performance and quality-of-life improvements. This patch sharpens the pace of matches, rewards aggression, and delivers one of the most disruptive gods yet.NEW GOD: DISCORDIA, GODDESS OF STRIFEDiscordia is a high-impact mage built around disruption, deception, and turning enemy teams against themselves.Contest of Gods (Passive): The top damage dealer on your team gains bonus Strength and Intelligence. New +1: Discordia earns random temporary buffs through kills, assists, and |
| Shotgun Kuku is Here! | 2026-01-01 | Kukulkan is heading into the Jungle!On January 2, we’re releasing the Aspect of the Squall, a complete reimagining of Kukulkan’s kit. This Aspect is designed for players who want to get up close and personal, trading long-range poke for devastating "shotgun" burst and aggressive utility.♻️ NEW PASSIVE: SOUL OF THE SQUALL Master the Jungle to fuel your power. You now gain permanent Mana from:Jungle Monster killsGod kills and assistsSynergizes perfectly with Kukulkan's base passive to scale your late-game damage!🌪️ THE "SHOTGUN" KIT:Zephyr (1): The range is shorter, but the punch is massive. You now fire 3 projectiles in a spread—land all thre |
| New Aspect: Support Nut! | 2025-12-26 | Support Nut is Here!On December 26, Nut’s playstyle expands with the Aspect of the Cosmos. This Aspect trades raw damage scaling for massive utility, turning her from a backline Hunter into a protective powerhouse for her team.✨ NEW PASSIVE: COSMIC FLUX Your standard Flux is replaced with Cosmic Flux, focused on defense and restoration:Mitigation: Gain 0.75% Damage Mitigation per stack (up to 20 stacks).Healing Skies: As your stacks decay (when above 10), you send out healing bolts to nearby allies, keeping your team in the fight longer.Trade-off: Base Damage is increased by 20%, while Scaling is reduced by 20%.🌌 ABILITY BREAKDOWN:Convergenc |
| Holiday Megasale: 30% Off Founder’s Editions, 25% Off In-Game, & New Prisms! | 2025-12-23 | The year is ending, but the battle is just heating up!Welcome to the SMITE 2 Holiday Megasale, our biggest celebration of the season. Whether you’re looking to join the ranks of the Founders or you're a seasoned veteran chasing that next Diamond Mastery, we’ve got something for everyone.⚡ DOUBLE THE WORSHIPERS, DOUBLE THE FUN It’s time to grind! From now until the end of the year, earn 2x Worshipers in every match. Who are you taking to Diamond this break? There’s no better time to fast-track your Ascension Passes and show off those mastery levels.🌈 THE YEAR-END PRISM CHEST Add a splash of color to the Battleground! This brand-new chest feat |
| HOLIDAY MEGAPATCH: Nut, 3 Aspects, Relic Overhaul, New Objectives, and More! | 2025-12-11 | The Holiday Megapatch delivers one of the largest SMITE 2 updates to date. Geb throws jets? You can now have FOUR Relics? The Enhanced Fire Giant returns? This update changes EVERYTHING! Read on to learn all the details and prepare for the new era of SMITE 2.New God: Nut, Egyptian Goddess of the SkyHunter? Mage? Why not both?Nut has arrived! Thanks to her hybrid scaling, you get to choose how you build and play her. Will you focus on attacks or ability damage?Flux is now Stellar (Strength) or Astral (Int) based on the higher stat.Stellar builds from ability hits, and stacks now drain gradually (1 by 1).Astral builds from basic hits; spending |
| OB24 Hotfix Notes | 2025-12-05 | December 2ndFixed Artio unable cancel AO3Danza Ult - Increased attenuation and removed occlusion for projectile, removed occlusion and increased volume for VOSometimes seeing BAN a GOD when first loading into all pick match lobbyDuring Simul Bans, If the opposing team bans a god, it looks like the god is not available for banRecommended filter shown twice in the item storeBoo Buddy normal and sentry ward base models swappedAssault - Base teleporters only take you to the T2December 4thDa Ji Aspect damage on ability 2 basic attack scaling changed from 100% to 75%Fixed Vulcan turret to not target Da Ji while she's in UltFixed Da Ji Radiant skin |
| ARTIO ARRIVES: The Bear Goddess Update | 2025-12-02 | The Bear Goddess update delivers -- you guessed it -- Artio, the Bear Goddess, bringing a unique stance-switching kit, powerful protection shred, and flexible frontline control. This update also expands Yulefest with new Travelers, continues map improvements, and includes wide gameplay and balance adjustments across modes, gods, and items.New God: Artio, the Bear GoddessArtio shifts between Druid and Bear stances, using each to pressure enemies, support allies, and chase down targets.Decompose (Passive): Damaging abilities apply protection reduction and healing reduction.Energy Surge / Maul Prey: Druid form pulses magic damage and heals nearb |